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H’Sao: a family; a band. Caleb, Mossbass, Izrael Rimtobaye and their childhood friend Dono Bei
Ledjebgue are the four group members. Originally from Chad, they have been living in Montreal for
15 years now. Originally known as Hirondelle (Swallow), the band renames itself in 1995. It becomes
H’Sao, meaning literally “Saos’ Swallow”, the Saos being the ancestors of the people…
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What the media says…

“There’s no categorising this hugely versatile, volatile group. They’re a meld of so much, like
the history of music from its roots in one composition.” — Nelson Mail (New Zealand)

“Multilingual chants and cohesive music are finely performed by these accomplished singers and
musicians. The cohesion and technical level seen here undoubtedly place this band among the best of
its kind in Montreal.” — La Presse (Québec).